Lesley Hill is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in Fort Worth, TX. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013, following a prior role at Chase Investment Services Corp. from 2009 to 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Hill serves on the Finance Committee at St Patrick Cathedral Church, assisting with financial statement and balance sheet reviews. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and integrates ESG considerations within its investment recommendations.

Nikki Brooks is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Prospera Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, Cetera Wealth Services, Stifel, and Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, she owns TAG 22 Enterprises LLC, where she provides psychology-informed coaching and consulting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Elias Bashour is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over five years of experience in the financial industry, focusing on developing strategies that align with clients' short-, mid-, and long-term goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Elias holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Texas State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He emphasizes a personalized approach to financial planning, using Merrill's tools and research to implement customized financial plans. In his personal time, Elias enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, and playing or watching various sports such as baseball, basketball, billiards, football, and ice hockey. He also has interests in music, photography, traveling, and watching movies.

Olin Ragsdale is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Signal Securities, Inc. and Rhodes Securities, Inc., and he has operated his own insurance agency since 1983. In addition to advising, he conducts continuing education classes and webinars for attorneys. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to proprietary model strategies and various account platforms.

Christopher Gardner is a financial advisor at Stifel with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Stifel since 2015. Gardner serves on the GCISD School Health Advisory Council, acting as a liaison between the community and the school district to align health education programs with local values. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Mario Lopez is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Dallas, TX since 2020. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked for Edward Jones for 21 years. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Senior Source, a nonprofit organization in Dallas. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to deliver personalized retirement planning through a centralized consulting team.

Jean Fisher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors.

Clayton Claunch is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a property management business focused on short-term rental leasing. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Griego is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2018 and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Dallas, TX. The DDK Group, part of Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, and custody services with a range of separately managed account programs and utilizes both internal research and external partnerships to support client advice.

Erica Estes is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been employed since 2020. She has progressed through several roles within the company, starting as a Workplace Planning Associate, advancing through Workplace Planning Consultant levels I to III, and then serving as a Financial Consultant I before assuming her current position in 2024. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, Erica works with individuals and families to develop, implement, and maintain financial plans aimed at addressing their current needs and future objectives. She focuses on creating personalized financial strategies to help clients achieve financial stability and long-term success. Outside of her professional work, Erica enjoys camping, cooking and baking, gardening, kayaking, and spending time with her pets.

Dodge Brown is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX. He has worked previously at Edward Jones and Fidelity Investments. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Martin Durbin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Avantax Investment Services and 1st Global Advisors and is president of several related entities, including Aperture Wealth Management and a CPA firm. He is also involved in agricultural and ranching operations through Stag Horn Ranch LLC and Durbin Enterprises, Inc., and serves as a board member for the Envision Mineral Wells Foundation, a nonprofit focused on community and economic development. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party money managers, providing a range of investment options and program structures.

Juliann Vidaurri is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis in its investment process and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Daniel Stratton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Merrill, and previous positions outside the financial sector. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kelly Bevis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016, Bevis worked for Prudential Equity Group, LLC for seven years. Outside of work, Bevis serves on the finance committee of United Community Centers and is the treasurer for the National Charity League Fort Worth Chapter. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Richard Hammond is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Worth, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 30 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Symonds Wealth Management, Principal Securities Inc., Principal Life Insurance Company, Moloney Securities Co., Inc., Alexander Capital LP, and EDI Financial, Inc. Outside the advisory field, he is associated with Hammond Asset Management, Inc. and Pine Bark Timberland, LLC, which are business entities for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

John Bator is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Century Management for 15 years prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with implementation support from affiliated investment management entities.

Justin King is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2006, including six years in his current role in Dallas, TX. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized retirement income service that provides written Recommendation Reports and ongoing tax-aware planning for clients approaching or in retirement. The firm uses a centralized service team and proprietary tools to support its non-discretionary implementation approach within a defined investment universe.

William Beckworth is a financial advisor at Merrill in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 designation and with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2017 and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barry Greenberg is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. in Dallas, TX, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2004. Outside of advising, he works as a yoga instructor on a part-time basis. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers customized financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of strategies including discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay services.